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UK beefs up huge snooping database
The UK Home Secretary has stressed the need for even greater snooping powers for government, even as the country is planning a massive interception database of all communications. Read more »
Sun to subsidise Oracle database software
In a bid to compete better against IBM and Hewlett-Packard, Sun Microsystems said Tuesday it will bundle Oracle's database with higher-end Unix servers and partially subsidise the fees customers would otherwise have to pay to use the software. Read more »
MySQL worm halted
A worm exploiting weak database passwords on Windows computers had essentially stopped spreading on Friday, after the systems infected with the program were cut off from the control of several central computers. Read more »
Microsoft launches long-awaited updates
After a number of delays, Microsoft on Monday launched long-awaited updates to its flagship database programs and developer tools. Read more »
Oracle shifts multicore licensing model
Following months of anticipation and some high-profile criticism, Oracle has changed the licensing model for its databases and middleware on multicore servers, bringing it a step closer in line with competitors. Read more »
In T-SQL, use CASE...WHEN in place of IF...THEN
Add some flexibility to your program flow in T-SQL with the CASE...WHEN statement. Get a hands-on look at the statement's syntax and the advantages it can provide for your application. Read more »
Google Goggles' visual search headed for Chrome
It appears that the Google Goggles search-by-sight tool could soon work not just with mobile phones, but through Google's Chrome browser, too. Read more »
Netspace's green box: Caption contest
Netspace regulatory and carrier affairs manager Matthew Phillips has a lovely big green box. But what's inside? Tell us to win a double DVD box set of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre films. Read more »
Conroy's big red button: Caption contest
Communications Minister Stephen Conroy, a lab coat and a big red button. What could be going on here? Tell us and win a Plantronics microphone and headphone set. Read more »
Win MSDN subscription and REMIX tickets
We've got a full MSDN subscription and four tickets to Microsoft's REMIX conference in Sydney next week to giveaway. Enter here! Read more »
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Cultivating great client recommendations
Letters of recommendation from former clients can help IT consultants build and maintain client relationships. Read more »
Top 10 new features in Exchange Server 2010
You'll find some significant additions to the latest version of Exchange Server. This article runs down some of the most notable new features. Read more »
OutSystems' Agile Platform: The IDE of my dreams
Get in-depth details about OutSystems' Agile Platform, including information about deployment, security, data binding, project management, and more. Read more »
Using Object Dependencies in SQL Server 2008
Tracking object dependencies has always been difficult with SQL Server. SQL Server 2008 makes it easier because it tracks dependencies by the object's name rather than ID. Here's how it works. Read more »
Creating and managing a Mysql database with phpMyAdmin
phpMyAdmin is a graphical user interface (GUI) developed in PHP, for creating and managing MySQL databases. Read more »
Is LINQ the future of database development?
The LINQ (.NET Language Integrated Query) Project is a Microsoft initiative to standardise data access across not only data sources but also development. Will it revolutionise database development? Read more »
Obtain your SQL Server's database location
Do you need to find out where the location of your SQL Server's database is? Use this quick tip from Arthur Fuller to show you how. Read more »
When to use a database-driven Web site
A database back end is a tool that helps fulfill a Web site's requirements. Whether a Web site needs a database back end is a different matter. Read more »
Create cross-platform database-driven applications with JDBC
The Java Database Connectivity (JDBC) API offers a unified interface to different databases, providing a series of generic functions that are internally translated into native function calls. This makes it extremely easy to create database-driven applications that work across different RDBMS types. Read more »
Upsizing an existing Microsoft Access database
The Upsizing Wizard in Microsoft's Access database software makes transforming to SQL Server mostly painless. But even the wizard needs fine-tuning for a smooth transition. Find out how to overcome some of the limitations. Read more »
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Oracle's Agile PLM gains popularity
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Be a hero, get a Meego: IT Fund for kids competition.
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